The Crowdstrike/Microsoft Meltdown forced me to take a few days off this weekend. No laptop. No billable hours. So we packed Sloane up for a visit to a local llama farm, stopped by the pool, went for coffee, etc. Few things are as funny as watching a 23-month old feed carrots to a ravenous rescue […]

A white or cream business suit is a great choice in the summer, but who needs to spend hundreds of dollars on a suit that they can only wear three months of the year? Here’s how to restyle your white or cream suit for fall/winter. Cream Suits vs. White Suits // For my money, a […]

This summer, I’m shopping significantly less than in past seasons. I add things to my cart, walk away, and if I forget about them, (clearly) I didn’t need them. But the flip side of the coin is that the pieces I have purchased are thoughtfully chosen, worn more consistently, and just better.

We had a wet spring, followed by a mild May and June. So I was not at all prepared for the triple digit heat that hit the Pacific Northwest like a freight train this week. Instead, I just feel lucky that we had any nice weather at all. But existing when it’s this hot is […]

Buckle up, ladies. It’s that time of year — the Anniversary Sale is here. Soon your inbox and your social feeds will be awash with influencer posts about Nordstrom’s once-a-year sale extravaganza. But, you know my rule: one post today, one post when the sale opens to the public.

How many shoes does a woman really need? All of them. But how many does she need to get by? According to TikTok, just five pairs.

Due to the short week, I thought I would answer a few more reader questions. I hope everyone has a safe and fun Independence Day holiday.

Boden’s sale has everything. Coats for winter. Blazers for work. Dresses for summer. Swimwear for your vacation. And so, so, so many great shoes. Here are my best picks.

I love dresses. For 15 years, I wrote an entire blog about how much I love dresses. And while I’ve found several dresses that can be worn while chasing a toddler, sometimes that’s just too much to ask of a favorite frock. So in the summer, that means wearing shorts.